What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2 Year Intern to Junior Associate Equine Veterinarian position at NVA Equine?
New Graduate Position at Full-Service Ambulatory Equine Practice
Company Overview: We are a full-service ambulatory equine practice specializing in performance horse evaluations, internal medicine, preventative care, and general ambulatory services. Our emphasis is on diagnostics, therapeutic options, and delivering top-notch care to horses, owners, and trainers. Join a collaborative team that values growth, mentorship, and exceptional veterinary medicine.
Job Summary: This position is tailored for recent graduates from accredited veterinary schools who are eligible for MA and RI licensure. As a new graduate, you will receive extensive mentorship and training to develop skills in patient care, client management, and equine medicine. This role offers a progressive path to independence, enabling you to build technical competence, improve case management, and grow your earning potential.
Training & Mentorship Plan
First 160 days:
- Always paired with an associate veterinarian.
- Heavily mentored to learn practice philosophy and decision-making processes.
- Meet clients and become familiar with our level of care.
- Participate in emergency cases (paid a percentage of fees when not paired).
- Manage your own appointments 1-2 days per week, paired with an associate 3 days per week.
- Handle urgent and emergency calls independently, with a back-up clinician available (paid a percentage of emergency fees).
- Conduct routine preventative care, sick calls, emergencies, and lameness evaluations.
- Function as a junior associate, with similar job duties to an associate veterinarian.
- Manage your own appointments 4 days per week.
- Handle urgent and emergency calls independently.
- Conduct routine preventative care, sick calls, emergencies, and lameness evaluations.
Year 1: $45,000 base salary plus emergency fees.
After Year 1: Salary increases to $65,000 plus emergency fees and commission.
- Retention bonus of $10,000 after two years.
- Production-based compensation: Earn a percentage of revenue exceeding 23% of your salary.
- $1,100 monthly housing stipend or housing provided.
- Health and dental insurance.
- Professional liability insurance (AVMA plan).
- Continuing education expenses up to $2,500 and 4 days paid CE leave.
- Professional organization dues (e.g., AAEP, AVMA).
- State and DEA veterinary licenses.
- Paid vacation (10 days) and sick leave (40 hours).
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Case Types:
- 40% performance horse evaluations (H/J, eventing, dressage).
- 30% preventative care/internal medicine.
- 20% general ambulatory cases.
- 5% reproductive (seasonal).
- 5% emergency (no colic surgery).
- Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm - full days of ambulatory care
- Shared rotation: 1-2 nights per week and 1-2 weekends per month.
- Heavy mentorship and supervision initially.
- Gradual transition to independent case management and emergency coverage.
- Weekly rounds (Thursdays) and monthly team meetings.
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
- Passed NAVLE.
- Eligible for MA and RI veterinary license.
- Valid driver’s license.
Salary : $10,000 - $65,000
